If your baby seems to be nursing constantly…
If your baby is nursing constantly, put a stop to it by nursing your baby only when she is VERY hungry and nursing till she is full (without letting her fall asleep halfway!) Read more here. It only...
View ArticleSleeping Through The Night
The methods described here are best for infants after they are 8 weeks old. Some say it’s because they’re girls. Some say it’s because they’re twins. Some people say I’m just lucky. What I know is...
View ArticleBaby Beds
In our family, we don’t believe in cribs. I’ve never seen any of my 6 nieces or nephews in one. Cribs confine babies to small spaces and hinder their movement and development. It also restricts a...
View ArticleHow To (Not) Rock Your Baby To Sleep
Brooke and Mackenzie are 4 ½ months. Two weeks ago, I hired a new nanny from China who has been nannying for five years in the US. On the third day she started working with us, Brooke fussed a little...
View ArticleBenefits of a floor bed
If your baby doesn’t sleep in a floor bed, I highly recommend it! It is SUPERB for developing their movement and excellent for your sanity. They’ll be independent and free, which means they won’t...
View ArticleParent Q&A: Floor bed vs Crib
Q: After reading your blog, I’m thinking of putting my 15-month old in a floor bed. Do I just let him stay in there till he falls asleep? It’ll be so different from his crib, will he be able to fall...
View ArticleThe basics of floor bed
Since people have been asking about floor beds, I thought I’d give a little information on the basics of a floor bed. What Age? Before the birth of your baby, prepare a basket and a floor bed. A...
View ArticleWhen your child sleeps on a floor bed…
Our apartment is a railroad-type house: baby room, our room, living room, dining room all in a row. This morning I was lying in bed when Mackenzie came crawling into our room, followed by her playmate,...
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